Christina River at Wilmington (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 7.4 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.4 ft; major flooding begins at 9.4 ft.
| Minor flooding | 7.4 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 8.4 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.4 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.9 ft on Oct 30, 2012 (historic crest)
- 9.6 ft on Oct 29, 2021 (historic crest)
- 9.4 ft on Dec 21, 2012 (historic crest)
- 9.3 ft on Apr 16, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.4 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 7.7 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 8.0 ft | (MLLW) Flooding from the Brandywine Creek begins along East 12th Street in Wilmington. Flooding begins along the south bank of the Christina River in Wilmington. |
| 8.4 ft | (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, additional roadways near the Christina River and its tidal tributaries in Wilmington begin to flood. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL. |
| 9.4 ft | (MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, widespread roadway flooding begins near the Christina River and its tidal tributaries in Wilmington. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be damaged as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated. The water becomes a danger to anyone who attempts to cross on foot or in a vehicle. |
| 9.6 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on October 29, 2021. |
| 9.9 ft | (Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on October 30, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Millside NOAA tide station · 1.3 mi
- Wilmington Marine Terminal NOAA tide station · 1.6 mi
- Edgemoor NOAA tide station · 2.7 mi
- Brandywine Creek at Wilmington NWS gauge · 3.2 mi
- Salem Canal entrance NOAA tide station · 4.0 mi
- Christina River at Newport (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 4.0 mi